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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,761.44, 607,085.12 and 254,543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,761.44, 607,085.12 and 254,543.84 is: 381,779.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,761.44 : 607,085.12 = 254,543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,761.44/607,085.12 = 254,543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,761.44x = 607,085.12 × 254,543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,761.44x = 154,529,777,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,529,777,651.66/404,761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,779.89

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